Fresh As A Mother

Why did I forget the Valentine's cards? Why can't I just start the report that's due in a week? Why do I know exactly what I should do and still not do it? This week, we're sitting down with Sol Garcia, Ph. D. to talk about executive function — the brain skills that are the actual bridge between "I know" and "I did." Sol breaks down all nine executive function skill...

We're recapping the Mama Needs A Minute event — the pre-Mother's Day wellness morning Fresh As A Mother hosted at the gorgeous Bloom Ranch in Acton, CA. Yoga. Sound bath. Wine tasting. Flowers. A meal nobody had to cook. And a room full of moms who showed up for themselves, maybe for the first time in a long time. Lorielle and Provi break down the highlights, the moments that moved them, a...

Before we get into the season, we had to get into ourselves first. In our Season 3 premiere, Lorielle and Provi sit down for a real catch-up — not the highlight reel version, but the actual one. Where are they right now in motherhood? What shifted since Season 2? What's harder than expected, what's better, and what are they still figuring out? From chaotic Tuesdays and unexpected kid phase...

Join us this week as we dive into the whirlwind of back-to-school season, sharing personal stories and insights on managing transitions with kids of all ages. From navigating new school routines to embracing the chaos of family life, this episode is packed with relatable moments and practical tips. Tune in for a candid conversation about parenting, school supplies, and the ever-evolving journey of...

In this episode of Fresh as a Mother , Lorielle sits down with Jamie Glowacki—author of the cult-favorite parenting guide Oh Crap! Potty Training —for a no-holds-barred conversation on one of the most anxiety-inducing milestones of early parenthood: potty training. Jamie breaks down the common myths, emotional roadblocks, and surprising joys of the process, all while sharing how she went from teac...

We’re back, just the two of us—Lorielle and Provi—catching up on all the beautiful chaos of motherhood. This week, we’re talking about the chore wars: what our kids are (or aren’t) doing around the house, how we’re teaching them responsibility, and the little wins that make us proud. Plus, we get into the heartwarming (and sometimes hilarious) role pets play in our families—especially the way they...

Friendships change when you become a parent—some deepen, some drift, and some just… get complicated. In this episode of Fresh As A Mother , Lorielle and Provi sit down with one of their best friends, Melanie, to talk honestly about the joys and challenges of maintaining friendships while raising kids. From navigating friendships with folks who don’t have kids to figuring out how to show up for eac...

Dolls...do your kids play with them? Do they play with Barbie? Do you let them play with Barbie? Do you buy dolls that identify with your children's skin tone? This week Provi and Lorielle discuss Shonda Rhimes' BLACK BARBIE that premiered on Netflix on Juneteenth and their experience with dolls and Barbie dolls. Have you watched it? Thoughts...please share. Connect with us:  Instagram  @f...

Do you have drama with your in-laws? Have you set boundaries? Do you know how to set boundaries? Tune in this week to see how Lorielle and Provi have dealt with their in-laws with everything from who gets the front seat to religion to food habits with your kiddos. Connect with us:  Instagram  @freshasamotherpc @loriellebroussa @provifulp  Facebook  FRESH As A Mother  TikTok  @freshasamotherpc Emai...

This week Provi & Lorielle are chatting with Kendall Lucas, working mom of 2, about how she has been handling life with 2 kids and a husband who is traveling nonstop for work while she is also juggling starting a new business in entertainment and being a writer. How is she getting through this busy time in her life? Who does she lean on for help? Tune in to hear how she is doing it all. We wil...

To Party or Not to Party? How do you handle birthday parties? What do you do for your kids' birthdays? Parties vs. experiences, which parent are you? Lorielle and Provi discuss all the different ways they handle birthdays in their households with their kiddos, going and/or hosting. Connect with us:  Instagram  @freshasamotherpc @loriellebroussa @provifulp  Facebook  FRESH As A Mother  TikTok ...

This week Lorielle & Provi are talking about the process of applying to private/independent and public schools as well as what resources might be available to you in your state to help with this process. They get into planning for the summer and much more. Please see below for some of the links to the resources they mention in the episode: If you're in Los Angeles, check out some of these...

Are you having a baby soon? Are your friends having babies in the near future? Provi and Lorielle give their top 10 (and more) essential baby items! Check out the items listed below and linked: The Doona Car Seat/Stroller Combo SNOO Smart Sleeper & Bassinet Willow Breast Pump Latex Gloves Baby Backups Ergobaby Carrier Zipper pajamas Munchkin Diaper Genie NANIT Nose Frida Stokke Tripp Trapp Hig...

Welcome back to Fresh As A Mother, season 2! Provi and Lorielle are coming back into 2024 with some fresh new episodes and guests to talk about all things motherhood/parenthood. On this episode, Is It Greater Later?, Provi and Lorielle are chatting with Nelsy Lipford (a good friend of Lorielle's) about all of their different experiences having kids and when they chose to have their kids. Liste...

Provi and Lorielle are having an honest conversation this week about what sex was like before and after giving birth. Did it take you a while to get back to your old self again in the bedroom or did you jump right in? Let's talk about sex baby! Connect with us: Instagram @freshasamotherpc @loriellebroussa @provifulp Facebook FRESH As A Mother TikTok @freshasamotherpc Email: freshasamotherpc@gm...

Part 2! We are still chatting with Sophie Graham of Broome St. General Store, who also just happens to be one of my best friends! Sophie is a creative entrepreneur with expertise in retail, hospitality, branding & design. She is the Founder of Broome Street General Store, a disruptive mixed-retail concept with social responsibility embedded in its DNA. Combining luxury retail and philanthropy,...

We are chatting with Sophie Graham of Broome St. General Store, who also just happens to be one of my best friends! Sophie is a creative entrepreneur with expertise in retail, hospitality, branding & design. She is the Founder of Broome Street General Store, a disruptive mixed-retail concept with social responsibility embedded in its DNA. Combining luxury retail and philanthropy, where custome...

Do you celebrate and/or participate in Halloween festivities? Well, listen in to find out which one of us does and the other doesn't! Fall activities...are you in or are you out? Do you let your kids dress up or nah? Just kicking off the fall season chatting about Halloween and what we are doing to prepare... Connect with us: Instagram @freshasamotherpc @loriellebroussa @provifulp Facebook FRE...

We're back! We took a little (unintentional) break over the summer and we are back to chat about why we did and how getting our kids back to school went. Join the momversation with us! Connect with us: Instagram @freshasamotherpc @loriellebroussa @provifulp Facebook FRESH As A Mother TikTok @freshasamotherpc Email: freshasamotherpc@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fres...

This week we are talking about how we handled getting married and divorced during the COVID19 pandemic and coparenting while divorced. Provi gets real about her divorce and how she and her ex are parenting their 5 kiddos, the challenges and what's working for them so far. Please join us in the momversation! Connect with us: Instagram @freshasamotherpc @loriellebroussa @provifulp Facebook FRESH...

We are chatting this week about body images, how we felt about our bodies after having babies, mommy makeovers, postpartum and why we should not be pressuring women to have a "snapback" after just giving birth. We also touch on the tragic and sudden death of Jacky Oh!, mom of 3 and partner to DC Young Fly. Join us in the conversation! Connect with us: Instagram @freshasamotherpc @lorielleb...

This week we are chatting with Janelle Green, President and co-founder of The Victoria Project (TVP), a non-profit organization that funds holistic maternity care such as midwifery and doula services, lactation support, and pelvic floor therapy among others. She is the mother of three daughters, who are her mirrors and way-showers on her life path. Janelle’s work as an entrepreneur and impact inve...

This week we're talking to pediatrician, Dr. Constance Enmon, about how we can keep our kids healthy while allergies and all of these other viruses are trying to bring us all down! Listen to get some home remedies and learn about the things we take to try to avoid getting sick from our kids. Dr. Constance Enmon is a board-certified Pediatrician and Urgent Care physician at Children’s Healthcar...

*Excuse our audio this week, we were having some technical difficulties! It's Black Maternal Health Week and we are talking to our first guest, Colleen Lovejoy, the founder of Sugar Heal Gang! Sugar Heal Gang was conceptualized in 2019 by Colleen in order to join forces with other healers she knew and trusted and reimagine what healing looks like in the African American community. Their curren...

Mommin ain't easy! Finding it hard to balance it all, so do we! It's not easy to balance being a mom, working, trying to get ahead in your career, taking care of yourself, mom guilt, the laundry, cooking or just ordering dinner out. Being a mom is a hard job and in this episode we chat about the ways we try to find our own type of balance, whether it be 70/30, 50/50 or 20/80 on some days t...